CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

  

1-6

Monday-Saturday

Delegation from Nagaoka, Japan in Fort Worth for 25th anniversary and 4th of July Celebration

 

3

Wednesday

Fort Worth and Nagaoka 25th Anniversary celebration luncheon and parade with Mayor Betsy Price and Mayor Tamio Mori. Mikoshi Parade, Exchange Avenue (76106), 11:15 a.m. Luncheon, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, 128 E Exchange Avenue (76106), 12:00 p.m. Tickets required for luncheon.

 

4

Thursday

Fort Worth's 4th Celebration at Panther Island Pavilion. Enjoy fireworks donated by Nagaoka, Japan. Gates open at 2 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

 

5

Friday

Emerging Leaders Network, Steer Fort Worth and Vision Fort Worth breakfast with Nagaoka, Japan young professionals, Marriott Residence Inn, Conference room, 2500 Museum Way (76107), 8:15 a.m. $5.00 per person.

 

5-6

Friday-Saturday

Toluca, Reggio Emilia, Trier, and Mbabane Youth Ambassadors arrive for Jr. ILA and Texas Leadership Week exchange

 

7

Sunday

Harashin Scholars final travel orientation for Nagaoka, UNT Health Science Center, Lubiel Auditorium, 500 Camp Bowie (76107), 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Enter off Clifton Street, parking Lot 6, most southwest door entrance by flag poles. Mandatory for students and parents.

 

8-12

Monday-Friday

Jr. International Leadership Academy, FWISD McLean 6th Grade Center, 3201 South Hills Ave. (76109), 8:20 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

12

Friday

Jr. ILA recognition ceremony, McLean 6th Grade Center, 3201 South Hills Ave. (76109), 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

 

13-28

Saturday-Sunday

International Leadership Academy (ILA) at TCU with students and teachers from Italy, Germany, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico and Mbabane, as well as Fort Worth students.

 

15-29

Monday-Monday

Youth & Educator Ambassadors to Guiyang, X'ian and Beijing, China for educational exchange.

 

16

Tuesday

City Council recognition of ILA delegates, Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton (76102), 10:00 a.m.

 

16

Tuesday

International Leadership Academy cultural presentations by sister cities youth and cookie reception, University Christian Church, Fellowship Hall, 2720 South University Drive (76129), 6:30 p.m. Parents, host families and guests asked to bring favorite cookie desserts.

 

18

Thursday

Reggio Emilia committee "That's Italian" supper club, Portofino Italian Grill, 6115 Camp Bowie Boulevard (76107), 6:30 p.m. Cash bar and 7:00 p.m. dinner on own. RSVP by July 15th to [email protected]. Seating is limited.

 

18-22

Thursday-Monday

 

International Leadership Academy home hosting weekend

 

22 - Aug.16

Monday-Friday

International intern from Nanjing, China, Ring Tu, arriving for internship at Sister Cities office.

 

24

Wednesday

International Teacher Workshop - "Global Fluency in the Classroom",  Country Day School, Martin Center, 4200 Country Day Lane (76102), 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  RSVP by July 17th to [email protected]. Pay at door $45. Contact [email protected] for details

 

27

Saturday

ILA Closing Ceremony and Recognition, TCU, Ed Landreth Auditorium, 2800 South University Drive (76129), 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Corner of University Drive and West Cantey.

 

28 - Aug.6

Sunday-Tuesday

 

Fort Worth Harashin Scholars depart for Nagaoka, Japan.

 

 

 

Fort Worth Sister Cities International

610 Grove Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone: 817.632-7100 Fax: 817.632-7110

www.fwsistercities.org


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